Ecuador

My wife, Deniz, and I sink deep into cushy, elegant reclining chairs at a spa in Papallacta, 65 kilomtres east of Quito, Ecuador. Our rustic resort's stone-and-wood decor is dimly lit by candles on cast-iron fixtures. Here above the cloud forests, where the air is invigorating but scant, faint soundscapes and a musky aroma entertain our senses. We look out at the misty mountains and then at each other...